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• To get long straight lines, it is advisable to stretch
guide strings.
11.2 Cutting hedges
It is advisable to cut hedges in a trapezoidal shape to
prevent the lower branches from becoming bare. This
corresponds to natural plant growth and allows hedges
to thrive. When pruning, only the new annual shoots
are reduced, so that a dense branching and a good
screen is formed.
• Trim the sides of a hedge first. To do this, move the
product with the direction of growth from bottom to
top. If you cut from the top down, thinner branch-
es move outwards and this can create thin spots or
holes.
• Then cut the top edge straight, roof-shaped or
round, depending on your taste.
• Trim even young plants to the desired shape. The
main shoot should remain undamaged until the
hedge has reached the planned height. All other
shoots are cut in half.
11.3 Maintaining free-growing hedges
Although free-growing hedges are not pruned, they
must be maintained regularly to prevent the hedge from
becoming too tall.
11.4 Cutting at the right time
• Leaf hedge: June and October
• Conifer hedge: April and August
• Fast growing hedge: around every 6 weeks from
May
Pay attention to nesting birds in the hedge. Delay the
hedge cut or leave this area out if this is the case.
12. Electrical connection
The electrical motor installed is connected and ready
for operation. The connection complies with the appli-
cable VDE and DIN provisions.
The customer's mains connection as well as the ex-
tension cable used must also comply with these reg-
ulations.
Damaged electrical connection cable
The insulation on electrical connection cables is often
damaged.
This may have the following causes:
• Pressure points, where connection cables are
passed through windows or doors.
• Kinks where the connection cable has been improp-
erly fastened or routed.
• Places where the connection cables have been cut
due to being driven over.
• Insulation damage due to being ripped out of the wall
outlet.
• Cracks due to the insulation ageing.
Such damaged electrical connection cables must not
be used and are life-threatening due to the insulation
damage.
Check the electrical connection cables for damage
regularly. Ensure that the connection cables are dis-
connected from electrical power when checking for
damage.
Electrical connection cables must comply with the ap-
plicable VDE and DIN provisions. Only use connection
cables of the same designation.
The printing of the type designation on the connection
cable is mandatory.
For single-phase AC motors, we recommend a fuse
rating of C 16A or K 16A for products with a high start-
ing current (from 3000 watts)!
Connection type Y
If it is necessary to replace the mains connection ca-
ble, this must be done by the manufacturer or their rep-
resentative to avoid safety hazards.
13. Cleaning
Caution! Wear protective gloves when handling
the blades!
1. Wait until all moving parts have come to a stand-
still.
2. Clean the cutter bar with an oily cloth after each
use.
3. Oil the cutter bar after each use with the oil can
or a spray.
4. Never immerse the product in water or other liq-
uids for cleaning.
5. Do not splash the product with water.
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